Summer Camp Educator

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National Audubon Society
Gibbon, NE, USA
Full-time

This position will work with the Education Director and Education Coordinator to develop and implement Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary Platte River Safari summer camp programs.

Platte River Safari is an experiential-based, conservation day camp.  The program’s purpose is to engage children out on the land – and the water – to discover the great diversity of life that exist beyond their own backyards.  By using local field sites and interdisciplinary, experiential-based curriculum that leads to conservation action, Safari Camp aims to create in the minds of our children a deeper appreciation for where we live.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Research and develop educational conservation programs and activities for Safari summer camps.
  • Draft, review and modify curriculums.
  • Work collaboratively with education staff to ensure excellence and maintain continuous improvement in programming.
  • Lead fieldtrip and camp programs.
  • Teach and present ideas effectively both orally and in written form.
  • Work with all ages and abilities.
  • Organize and manage many different tasks on a day-to-day basis.
  • Work both as part of a team and independently.
  • Work odd hours.
  • CPR and 1st Aid Certification are highly recommended.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in education, natural sciences or similar program of study preferred.  Experience in conducting education programs in nature settings desired.   
Skills/Experience: 

Individuals must have:

  • An interest in conservation-focused programming.
  • A desire to work with children in outdoor settings and share his/her knowledge and enthusiasm about the natural world.
  • A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
  • A familiarity with learning theory, current education initiatives and ecological principals.
  • Must be able to commit to monthly meetings and the weeks of June 17-20 and June 24-27.
  • Age and ability appropriate teaching skills.
How to Apply: 

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/3909/summer-camp-educator/job

Job Function: 
Conservation & Environmental Science

Organization Info

National Audubon Society

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, United States
Website: 
audubon.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1972
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Environment
Mission: 

Audubon saves birds and their habitats throughout the America using science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation.

Audubon operates an extensive network of National conservation programs, 23 state and regional offices, 41 centers, 23 sanctuaries and 463 independent chapters. Our work is a powerful combination of science, on the ground conservation, policy and engagement expertise that strives to protect and restore habitat, and to build the durable public will to implement policies that safeguard birds, other wildlife and the resources that sustain us all-in the U.S. and across the Americas.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jan 25 2019
Active Until: 
Feb 25 2019
Hiring Organization: 
National Audubon Society
industry: 
Nonprofit